Carnation plant named `CFPC Jubilee`

ABSTRACT

A new and unusual carnation of deep pink coloration.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Carnation varieties producing flowers of many different colors are wellknown. However, it is desirable to provide a new standard variety ofcarnation producing flowers having deep pink coloration that fadessmoothly.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of carnationplant which was originated by me in a controlled breeding program by mycrossing as seed parent, the variety known as `Vanya` (varietaldenomination `Londapo`) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,515) and as pollenparent, a numbered but unnamed and unpatented seedling of my creation.The varietal denomination of this new carnation is `CFPC Jubilee`.

Among the novel characteristics possessed by the new variety whichdistinguish it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware is that it produces high quality, large, unusual deep "fuchsiapink" standard flowers that fade smoothly and do not burn or "blue" thepetal edges. Plants of the new variety have very high production andexcellent vase-life.

Asexual reproduction by propagation by side shoot cuttings of the newvariety as performed in Fremont and Salinas, Calif., shows that theforegoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true to form andare established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows a typical specimen of the vegetativegrowth and flower of the new variety depicted in color as nearly true asit is reasonably possible to make the same in a color illustration ofthis character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The new variety, `CFPC Jubilee`, produces large deep pink flowers thatfade smoothly and do not burn or blue and are long lasting aftercutting. It has been determined that its vase-life is 18 to 21-days. Thestems are strong and not brittle. The new variety also has a strongcalyx with no splitting having been observed. Therefore, taping orbanding is not necessary. `CFPC Jubilee` has a very high flowerproduction with excellent "come-back". The cut grade of the flowers ismostly "fancy". The characteristics heretofore and hereinafterdescribed, make CFPC Jubilee espcially suitable for commercial cutflower production.

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in the color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Colordesignations and color descriptions may deviate slightly from the statedvalues from flowering-to-flowering but the deviations will be within therange expected from varying environmental, seasonal and culturalconditions.

The information provided herein is based on observations of plants growninside commercial greenhouses at Fremont, Calif. The height of plant andflower and foliage size are established as an average using standardcommercial cultural practices.

Name: `CFPC Jubilee`.

Classification:

Botanical.--Dianthus caryophyllus.

Commercial.--Carnation, standard disbud type.

Parentage:

Female parent.--`Vanya`.

Male parent.--Unnamed seedling (No. 0095).

Plant:

Growing habit.--Herbaceous, semi-upright.

Blooming habit.--Terminal as a standard.

Blooming season.--Year round.

Rooting time.--17-19 days.

Mutation prone.--No.

Disease resistance.--Unknown.

Temperature tolerance.--Typical for carnation.

Foliage:

Quantity.--Numerous.

Shape.--Lanceolate.

Texture.--Smooth.

Ribs.--Central keeled.

Arrangement.--Bi-lateral along stem.

Color.--Upper side -- Near to 141A.

Size.--Length: About 6 inches. Width: About 3/4 to 1 inch.

Stem.--Color: Green.

Bud:

Shape.--Oval.

Color.--Near to 141C.

Length.--About 11/3 to 11/2 inches.

Diameter.--About 1/2 inch.

Calyx:

Number of lobes (sepals).--About 6.

Length.--About 11/3 to 11/2 inches.

Width.--About 1/2 inch.

Color.--Outside -- Near to 141C. Inside -- Near to 140D.

Bloom:

Shape.--Round.

Size.--Diameter average: About 31/2 to 4 inches. Depth average: About11/2 inches.

Borne.--Terminal as standard.

Color.--General tonality: Hot pink. Upper side: Near to from 54A-D to67C. Lower side: Near to from 54A-D to 68B. Center: Near to from 54A-Dto 67C. Outer petals: Near to from 54A-D to 67C.

Permanence.--Yes.

Keeping habit.--18 to 21 days.

Fragrance.--None.

Petals:

Number.--About 52-54.

Outer petals.--Length: About 21/2 inches. Width: About 11/2 inches.

Central Petals.--Length: About 21/2 inches. Width: About 3/4 inches.

Texture.--Smooth.

Form.--Fan shaped, deeply serrated.

Appearance.--Shiny.

Reproductive organs:

Stamen.--Number: About 9 to 11. Arrangement: Around the ovary.

Anthers.--Number: About 9 to 11. Length: About 1/8 inch. Color: Near to23D.

Filaments.--Length: About 1 inch. Color: Near to 19D.

Pistil.--Number: About 2. Length: About 11/2 inches (mature). Color:Style -- near to 50B fading to near white when mature.

Stigma.--Number: About 2. Color: Near to 150D fading to white whenmature.

Fetility.--Male: Very poor. Female: Unknown.

Ovary.--Shape: Conical, ribbed. Color: Base -- Greenish white. Body --Greenish yellow. Apex -- Tan.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of carnation plant, substantiallyas shown and described, characterized particularly by deeply serratedflowers of attractive deep pink coloration.